Regional pride and prestige at stake for 2021 WA Fashions on the Field winner
Harriet Tunstall from Kalgoorlie has today been crowned the winner of the prestigious WA Fashions on the Field Final.
The stakes were high at the Crown Perth Winterbottom Race Day at Ascot Racecourse, with 12 finalists from across the State competing for the top prize of $10 000 cash from TABtouch, a racing holiday for two to the 2022 Broome Cup and $5000 worth of jewellery from Linneys’ Jewellers.
Ms Tunstall, who claimed a place in the final after winning the Derby Cup Fashions on the Field heat in Kalgoorlie, said she was honoured to share the experience with an incredible group of women.
“It has been amazing to be a part of a community of ladies who lift each other up.” Ms Tunstall said.
“The opportunity to meet other beautiful women and win some amazing prizes has been fantastic.
“I would encourage all ladies to take part in the competition, have fun with your design and be comfortable.”
Second place was won by Ashlee Italiano representing Collie after winning the Collie Cup fashions event, and third place was won by Khristina Vasko who took out the Northam Fashions on the Field event.
Any female winner of a Fashions on the Field competition held at a WA thoroughbred race club could nominate themselves for the 2021 WA Fashions on the Field Final.
A Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) judging panel selected the top finalists to compete at today’s State final.
The final boasted a stellar line-up of judges including lifestyle bloggers Ashleigh Jade and Lissy Graham, Suited Events Managing Director Simon Crossland, and journalist and local TV presenter Rebecca Johns.
RWWA’s General Manager Racing Charlotte Mills said Fashions on the Field had an important place in Western Australian racing, particularly in the regional areas.
“Originally introduced in 1962 to attract more women to the races, race day fashion and Fashions on the Field competitions across the country have become are synonymous with racing,” Ms Mills said.
“The 12 finalists today showed off an incredible array of designs, which embody the true essence of race day fashion.
“I congratulate today’s finalists, especially our winner Harriet Tunstall, in a dazzling and glamorous field of contestants this year.”
For more information go to www.wafashionsonthefield.com.au.
Image: L-R: Ashlee Italiano, Harriet Tunstall and Khristina Vasko.